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Necaxa Dismisses Fernando Gago, Begins Search for New Coach

Liga MX’s shift to a top‑eight Liguilla field raises the stakes for Necaxa’s next hire.

Overview

  • The club issued an official statement on November 26 confirming that Gago and his staff have left and that the board is working to appoint a new manager for the next tournament.
  • Necaxa finished the Apertura 2025 in 13th place with 17 points from a 4‑5‑8 record, falling short of the Play‑In and ending their season early.
  • Reporting cites poor results and growing dissatisfaction among supporters and within the squad over tactics and methods as factors behind the decision.
  • This is Gago’s second dismissal of 2025 after he was let go by Boca Juniors in April before taking the Necaxa job in June.
  • Uruguayan coach Martín Varini is reported as a leading candidate to replace Gago, though his availability could depend on ongoing commitments with Bravos de Juárez.